KLR650 Only Thread......

OK....I would like to have a KLR650 only thread so that we KLR owners can easily find KLR related topics etc rather than looking through the multitute of threads ....just one thread would make life so much easier....no?

Yes you can use the original gaskets but I wouldn't, 99% of the time some of the gaskets stays on either side of the covers and once soaked in oil as they will be , they no longer seal 100%. For the small price it costs to buy new, I always buy new, even on my bike that comes apart every year at least once.

Yes the only way to drain the forks on the newer version bikes is to tip them upside down....however you choose to do that....lol...but as stated before remove forks from bike first....lol.
I have thought that there is still the boss to be able to drill and tap a hole to do the same thing as the older versions have once you get the forks off in the firstplace. Look very closely and decide for yourself. I haven't done one yet but it does look like it's possible. If it doesn't work you could always thread and plug the hole up. If I had an 08 I would be having a go at it for sure rather than taking the forks off ever time. Stupid Kawi again!!!:huh

There are a plethora of advice columns and websites for the KLR - filled with mostly either bad, regurgitated or opportunistic advice. Many of the experts have a history of failed projects and farkeling.

Aftermarket gaskets- not had 1 problem with them (Cometic) and it is 25K since they were put in. Trips, 2X to VA (via 15 states), 4X to MX and 1X into Canada and not so much as weeping!

To do a proper job the on the forks of an 08+ it is necessary to remove and take them apart. They need to be properly cleaned. There is enough wear contamination in there to make this essential. Replacing oil is half a job.

I have a 16t on my 09klr and it is great for the long hauls, but with winter closely approaching i am looking to make my bike more city friendly, ( curb hoping, lane spilting and random woods riding) what is the best gear ratio for this? front and back switch? Just the front?